Past tense of decline
regular verb
The past tense of decline is declined. The past participle is also declined.
Forms of decline
| Base form (V1) | decline /dɪˈklaɪn/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | declined /dɪˈklaɪnd/ |
| Past participle (V3) | declined /dɪˈklaɪnd/ |
| Present participle | declining /dɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/ |
| Third person singular | declines |
Declined in a sentence
- The dollar has declined rapidly since 2001.
- My health declined in winter.
- Your credit card has been declined so you need to provide some other tender such as cash.From the entry tender
- Work in progress has dramatically declined due to reduced production cycle times.From the entry work in progress
- The titleholder of the world championship was dethroned when he declined to defend his title.From the entry titleholder
Meaning of decline
- noun Downward movement, fall.
- noun A sloping downward, e.g. of a hill or road.
- noun A deterioration of condition; a weakening or worsening.
Questions about the past tense of decline
- What is the past tense of decline?
- The past tense of decline is declined.
- What is the past participle of decline?
- The past participle of decline is declined.
- Is decline a regular or irregular verb?
- Decline is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
Source and license
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